Dried Sweet Cherries from Germany
Dried sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are whole or pitted cherries dehydrated to reduce moisture content, preserving their natural sweetness and flavor. They fall under HTS 0813.40.30 as dried cherries, distinct from fresh cherries in heading 0809, and are not merely provisionally preserved under heading 0812 since they are suitable for direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content is below 20-25% to qualify as 'dried' fruit rather than provisionally preserved under 0812
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to prove treatment meets food safety standards
• Label accurately with varietal name (e.g
• Bing cherries) and avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying sulfured cherries